Recuperate and Relapse

Recuperate

Recuperate verb - To become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness.
Usage example: half the office was out today, many employees being sick or recuperating from the flu

Relapse is an antonym for recuperate.

Relapse

Relapse verb - Deteriorate in health.

Recuperate is an antonym for relapse.

Nearby Words: relapsed, relapsing
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